The mid-14th century tomb of Hugh Despenser, 2nd Baron Despenser and his wife Elizabeth Montague, to the north-east of the altar in Tewkesbury Abbey

Date:: 1860 - 1920

Location:: Tewkesbury Abbey, Abbey Precincts, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Reference:: OP27288

Type:: Photograph (Albumen Print)

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Description

Hugh Despenser, 2nd Baron Despenser (d.1349) was the son and heir of Hugh the younger Despenser who was executed by Queen Isabella and Roger Mortimer in 1326.

On the reverse of the mount is a note stating: 'Tewkesbury Abbey, North side of choir, easternmost bay monument with effigies of Hugh 6th Ld Despenser (who died 1349) and his wife Elizabeth (who died 1359). Late Decorated'.

Archival History

This photograph was withdrawn from the open Red Box Collection for conservation reasons during the 2011-2012 Red Box Project.

Content

This is part of the Series: RBO01/16 Early Photographic Print Collection: Gloucestershire; within the Collection: RBO01 Early Photographic Print Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

Keywords

Church, Medieval Altar Tomb, Abbey